Blue-Tooth Retrofit

[Feyd]

How hard is this to do after the fact??? Anyone know the cost of parts + install?? For the factory parts that is...

Thanks in advance.

[nobbyv]

I will be attempting this next week. I have the parts on order. They recently dropped the price on the required BT module; its now only $300+$15 for a bracket you need (vs. ~$675 previously). I will report back with my results.

The install is VERY DIY friendly: it should be as simple as attaching the bracket in the trunk with two screws, attaching the module to it, and plugging in the two connectors that are already there.

[larryn]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8307

There's a few threads on this already. Please search. Thanks!

[marius]

I think nobbyv may have OEM parts, whereas the other thread talks about aftermarket solutions? Nobbyv, i'd love DIY instructions once you're done.

[hotpants]

Originally Posted by nobbyv

I will be attempting this next week. I have the parts on order. They recently dropped the price on the required BT module; its now only $300+$15 for a bracket you need (vs. ~$675 previously). I will report back with my results.

The install is VERY DIY friendly: it should be as simple as attaching the bracket in the trunk with two screws, attaching the module to it, and plugging in the two connectors that are already there.

did u buy the ULF or the TCU? im surprise noone has gotten the ULF part number from the UK and tried a ULF from the UK. they speakz der engrish, no?

[hotpants]

check your invoice for Option 640, Telephone Pre-wire

read thru this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85149

tells you everything you need.

or you can wait for the EAS Kit:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=143970&page=4

[thurst0509]

Originally Posted by nobbyv

I will be attempting this next week. I have the parts on order. They recently dropped the price on the required BT module; its now only $300+$15 for a bracket you need (vs. ~$675 previously). I will report back with my results.

The install is VERY DIY friendly: it should be as simple as attaching the bracket in the trunk with two screws, attaching the module to it, and plugging in the two connectors that are already there.

Very interested to hear how your retrofit turns out. Please update us with any news you have!

Since I have the 6FL iPod/USB adapter, the MULF2 box is present in my trunk which appears to contain bluetooth functionality. I'd love to hear what other items might be required, assuming this control unit will work.

[nobbyv]

Originally Posted by thurst0509

Very interested to hear how your retrofit turns out. Please update us with any news you have!

Since I have the 6FL iPod/USB adapter, the MULF2 box is present in my trunk which appears to contain bluetooth functionality. I'd love to hear what other items might be required, assuming this control unit will work.

The MULF2 box DOES have a BT symbol, but it does NOT actually control the BT. BT is controlled by the Telematics Control Unit, a $450 part.

I am working on this and will definitely report back what I find out.

[thurst0509]

Originally Posted by nobbyv

The MULF2 box DOES have a BT symbol, but it does NOT actually control the BT. BT is controlled by the Telematics Control Unit, a $450 part.

I am working on this and will definitely report back what I find out.

Actually from everything I gather so far, it seems the MULF2 should be capable of providing BT functionality and is used for this in Europe.

The problem appears to be that USA dealerships may not be able to provide coding in order for the MULF2 to be used for BT. From what I can tell, cars in the USA use the TCU because of the GPS and lo-jack functionality of BMW Assist (since Bluetooth and BMW Assist go hand-in-hand here in the USA).

[hotpants]

Originally Posted by thurst0509

Actually from everything I gather so far, it seems the MULF2 should be capable of providing BT functionality and is used for this in Europe.

The problem appears to be that USA dealerships may not be able to provide coding in order for the MULF2 to be used for BT. From what I can tell, cars in the USA use the TCU because of the GPS and lo-jack functionality of BMW Assist (since Bluetooth and BMW Assist go hand-in-hand here in the USA).

thats basically what i understood from the posts over on E90.

A guy had the german voice issue in finland. Since he is in europe he should have been using the ULF. he explained his dealer was able to "code/program" his BT to have english voice prompts in this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124477

[Citizen Z]

I just called the nearest dealership to ask if it was possible to retrofit. They're gonna have to call me back... :P

[adrean8j]

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[gan08]

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[Add1ct]

Originally Posted by nobbyv

I will be attempting this next week. I have the parts on order. They recently dropped the price on the required BT module; its now only $300+$15 for a bracket you need (vs. ~$675 previously). I will report back with my results.

The install is VERY DIY friendly: it should be as simple as attaching the bracket in the trunk with two screws, attaching the module to it, and plugging in the two connectors that are already there.

won't you need to put in the antenna and loudspeeker under the steering wheel? let us know what's the part number on that TCU- is it the RMFD part no on realoem.com? 84109193856

[nobbyv]

Originally Posted by Add1ct

won't you need to put in the antenna and loudspeeker under the steering wheel? let us know what's the part number on that TCU- is it the RMFD part no on realoem.com? 84109193856

Here is the latest: Evan at Tischer cannot take back the TCU if it doesn't work out. I understand 100% his position, and he has been more than helpful with this. I am a bit leery about dropping $425 on something that may need another $500 in parts just to get BT, as I already have Voice Command.

Here is all of the info I have gathered, including part numbers, if someone else wants to try this out:

Note: this case applies to cars that have Nav/I-Drive ONLY. Non-I-Drive cars do NOT appear to have the microphone and perhaps other parts and so likely require additional pieces.

For I-Drive cars:
You already have Voice Command, so you have the microphone and loudspeaker already. Further, it appears that the cars are pre-wired with the TWO antennas that should be required. As best as I can tell, the only parts that are not already in the car are the TCU (part #84109204343, $425 inluding $50 core charge from Tischer) and a new roof switch (part #61319180049 (beige interior) $266 from Tischer). Note: the roof switch MAY very well be optional. It houses the Assist/SOS button, but if you are not interested in Assist you MAY be able to get away with the existing roof switch.

After that, by most accounts some coding will need to be performed on the TCU at your dealer. Depending on the competence of your dealer, this may take from 1-3 hours (or more) @ ~$100/hr. This is the killer for me. I'd hate to buy all these parts, bring my car in, and have some Tech waste six hours trying to program the thing. A few reports say this module SHOULD actually be plug-and-play, but I can't get a definitive answer. Evan at Tischer says it needs to be programmed, and he knows his stuff.

Again, if someone is willing to try this I would be happy to relay a few other things I have guesses on, but for now I have cancelled my order for the TCU. I currently can't justify potentially up to $1k on BT functionality alone.

[NY SLC 93]

Any update on this???

[Add1ct]

yes there is http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18928 !!!!!!

[nobbyv]

Originally Posted by Add1ct

yes there is http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18928 !!!!!!

Anyone know what happened to this thread? This link leads to something else now...

[cereal]

The merger of e90post and 1addicts caused all the links to go screwy... Sucks pretty bad

[Add1ct]

just search under threads started by me under the advanced search and you should find it!